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Minneapolis: Janee Harteau confirmed as police chief

Associated Press

Posted:
11/30/2012 12:01:00 AM CST

Updated:
11/30/2012 08:10:45 PM CST

After her appointment was approved by the Minneapolis City Council, new Police Chief Janee Harteau and Mayor R.T. Rybak sign off on the council's action in the mayor's office as members of the city council looked on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Minnesota Public Radio: Brandt Williams)

The Minneapolis City Council on Friday unanimously approved the appointment of Janee Harteau as the city's next police chief.

Harteau, a 25-year department veteran, is the first female and first openly gay police chief in the city's history. She succeeds Tim Dolan, who retired.

Mayor R.T. Rybak nominated Harteau. He said the Duluth native has unique experiences which will help her be an effective leader.